Piacevole: My Italian Dining
Original Title:ピアシェ~私のイタリアン~
Languages:
- English: Piacevole: My Italian Dining
- Chinese: Piacevole~我的意大利料理~
- Japanese: ピアシェ~私のイタリアン~
"Piacevole! ~My Italian Dining~" is a Japanese web manga series written and illustrated by Atsuko Watanabe, which began serialization on the Comico website in October 2013. The series portrays the lighthearted daily life of high school student Morina Nanase, who takes a part-time job at an Italian restaurant named Trattoria Festa. At work, Morina meets a variety of unique co-workers and learns about many Italian dishes she has never heard of before. The restaurant's menu includes various pasta dishes like arrabbiata, desserts like tiramisu, and specialties like caponata. An anime adaptation, titled "Piacevole: My Italian Dining," was produced by Zero-G and aired from January to March 2017, with a total of 12 episodes. The anime faithfully captures the manga's light and cheerful atmosphere, and showcases the heartwarming interactions between the restaurant's staff through food. This work has gained popularity for its detailed depictions of Italian cuisine and the lively interactions among the characters.